The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

That brings us to today's car -- it apparently runs and drives well enough and has had a lot of maintenance done recently. It is, however, aging with cosmetic issues and nearly 200K miles. So, bearing that in mind, I see what could be a cheap commuter car or perhaps a first car for your teen -- if your teen can drive a stick.

Dodge 105

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 11, 2024

No one will ever confuse the Leaf for an even remotely sporty car, but it rides and handles relatively well for a commuter car. Sure, some EVs are now giving buyers 300 miles or more of range – which goes a long way to alleviating range anxiety. The Leaf, however, has just 212 miles of range available from the SV Plus.

Nissan 104

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

I think Leafs would have appeared in California junkyards earlier than they did had it not been for the Covid-19 pandemic, which pushed up the resale value of low-range EVs to households seeking cheap third and fourth errand-mobiles that solo drivers could use in the HOV lanes on many Golden State highways.

Nissan 62

Nissan California San Jose i-MiEV 62

Creative Greenius

JULY 2, 2009

And they’re also clued-in enough to know that a 244 mile driving range on a 3-4 hour charge is fantastic, but you need a hot blonde too if you want people to stop, listen and remember whatever fantastic thing you’re telling them. The dirty trucks and dirty ships each account for 50% of the pollution at the ports.

Clean 186

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